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Fish Disease Identification Microscope

In microscopy terms the microscopic identification of fish parasites is not an exacting requirement. It is of course possible to spend much more on a microscope. However, if your objective is to have a microscope that you will only use from time to time to keep your fish clean and free from parasites, then you need spend no more than the purchase price of our Vetlab SP21 fish disease identification microscope.

Technical specification

Firstly, the SP21 has many features that are normally found on microscopes of a much higher price. The optical parts are made from achromatic corrected glass and are standard Royal Microscopical Society (RMS) size. Further more, the monocular head rotates through 360° and lastly, it has a widefield x10 good quality eyepiece plus, an additional widefield x20 eyepiece.

Achromatic RMS Standard Objectives

The rotating turret is equipped with x4, x10, and x40 achromatic RMS objectives, which when used with the x10 and x20 eyepieces gives a magnification range of x40 to x800. This is ideal for fish parasites that commonly need magnifications of x10 and x400. The x40 objective has a spring loaded front lens element that retracts the lens into the objective on contact with the slide. In addition, the stage has a safety stop with a similar purpose.

Mechanical Stage With Drop Down Coaxial Controls

The slide platform is a full mechanical stage. This platform has drop down coaxial controls that makes fine movement of the stage in the required direction very easy. Above all, the double vernier scale also allows position identification on the slide.

Simple To Use With Illustrated Instructions Included

The focus system is also coaxial with the coarse and fine focus being ideally placed in a low position towards the back of the microscope body. The focus control moves the stage up and down to achieve focus. Beneath the stage is a fully focusable substage condenser with iris diaphragm. This is used to focus the illuminating light in the plane of the specimen, with the iris helping to provide clarity of specimen detail. It may sound complicated, but it is very simple to use in practice and fully illustrated instructions are included.

LED Illumination

The SP21 base has built-in LED illumination with rheostat control that allows the intensity of the lighting to be adjusted to suit the magnification in use.

Vetlab SP21 Features

Optical System: Finite

Viewing Head: Monocular, rotatable 360°

Eyepiece: Widefield 10x/18mm eyepiece plus 20x/18mm eyepiece

Nosepiece: Triple

Objectives: Finite Achromatic RMS standard objectives, 4x, 10x, 40x (S)

Focus Controls: Coaxial coarse and fine focus controls. Tension adjustment on the focus mechanism. Focus Safety Stop.

Stage: Mechanical stage with spring clip single slide holder. Coaxial drop down controls and double Vernier scales.

Condenser: Full sub-stage Abbe condenser (N.A. 1.2), with Iris Diaphragm and full rack and pinion height adjustment.

Light Source: Built-in LED light source, rheostat controlled.

Included: 2 Year Warranty, User Manual, mains power lead, spare fuse.

Optional Extras: Aluminium Carrying Case. Other Accessories are also available. Please contact us with your requirements.

Aluminium Carrying Case

There is an aluminium case available to purchase as an accessory but more importantly,  the SP21 Microscope is supplied with a diagnostic kit that includes; microscope slides, microscope coverslips and some simple stains along with everything needed to get started with skin scrapes and gill swabs. Further more, this fish disease identification kit also includes full detailed instructions with pictures of what to look for.

 Fish Disease Identification Kit

For those who already have a microscope, the diagnostic kit is also available as a separate item. The kit contains microscope slides, microscope coverslips, stains, mountants and everything needed to obtain skin scrapes and gill swabs, together with a booklet of instructions and full colour photographs of the most of the fish parasites that can be encountered.

Worm Egg Counting – Using A McMaster Counting Chamber

The Vetlab SP21 will not accommodate a  McMaster counting chamber. For worm egg counting please see the Wedmore SP14 or our Premiere range of microscopes.

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Monocular Microscope with Digital Option

The Vetlab SP22 LED Monocular Microscope is the ideal starter microscope and has many features normally found on more expensive models hence, representing fantastic value for money.

It has four turret-mounted, RMS standard Achromatic objectives, sub-stage condenser with Iris diaphragm and fully mechanical stage with drop down coaxial controls. In addition, coaxial coarse and fine focus controls with focus stop together with built-in LED illumination make it suitable for the hobby user or amateur naturalist.

Worm Egg Counting – Using A McMaster Counting Chamber

The Vetlab SP22 will not accommodate a  McMaster counting chamber. For worm egg counting please see the Wedmore SP14 or our Premiere range of microscopes.

SP22D – With Built-in Digital Camera 

This microscope has the same optical performance and mechanical build as the SP22 but incorporated in the head is a 1.3M pixel (1280 x 1024) CMOS chip digital camera. It shares the image with the eyepiece and is attached to a laptop or PC via a USB lead (included). Above all, when the slide is in focus with the standard eyepiece, it will also be in focus on the computer screen. Finally, the supplied Scopeimage software is suitable for Windows 7, 8 and 10 but not for Apple OS.

The software has a large number of applications: 

• Video Clips & Still Images
• Time Lapse Video Clips
• Full Image Colour & Exposure Control
• Automatic White Balance
• Saved Image Orientation
• Distance, Area & Angle Measurement On Still Images
• Annotation On Still Images
• Manual & Auto Exposure Options

In addition, step by step instructions are provided to guide you through the process.

Vetlab SP22/22D Features:

Optical System: Finite

Viewing Head: Monocular, rotatable 360°

Eyepiece: Widefield 10x/18mm eyepieces

Nosepiece: Quadruple

Objectives: Finite Achromatic RMS standard objectives, 4x, 10x, 40x (S), 100x (S)(O)

Focus Controls: Coaxial coarse and fine focus controls. Tension adjustment on the focus mechanism. Focus Safety Stop.

Stage: Mechanical stage with spring clip single slide holder. Coaxial drop-down controls and double Vernier scales.

Condenser: Full sub-stage Abbe condenser (N.A. 1.2), with Iris Diaphragm and full rack and pinion height adjustment.

Light Source: Built-in LED light source, rheostat controlled.

Included: 2 Year Warranty, User Manual, mains power lead, spare fuse.

Optional Extras: Aluminium Carrying Case (SP22/21 Only).  Other Accessories are also available. Please contact us with your requirements.

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The SP03 & SP14 Monocular Microscopes

The Wedmore SP03 and SP14 low cost, monocular microscopes are fully equipped with all the features expected of a modern light microscope intended for use under real-world laboratory and off-site conditions.

Dual-focus Controls

Turret mounted achromatic objectives, sub-stage light condenser, iris diaphragm and filter mountings are specified as standard, together with dual-focus controls and a Vernier calibrated mechanical specimen stage.

The SP03 has traditional mirror illumination for those with no access to electricity or requiring a portable option, whereas the SP14 has an LED, rheostat controlled illumination system.

The Inexpensive Solution To Microscope Photography

Why not add the InSight™ photographic and video smartphone adapter to your microscope? The smartphone camera can then capture photos and videos for uploading, sharing, as well as real time viewing. The InSight™ microscope eyepiece adapter for smartphones offers an excellent and inexpensive solution to microscope photography without the need to purchase a more expensive microscope.
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In summary, both microscopes are terrific value for money and come complete with their own Carrying Case and 2 Year Warranty, making them even better value for money!

Wedmore SP03 Features:

• Optical System: Finite
• Viewing Head: Monocular
• Eyepiece: Widefield 10x/18mm eyepieces
• Nosepiece: Quadruple
• Objectives: Finite Achromatic DIN standard objectives, 4x, 10x, 40x (S) 100x (S)(O)
• Focus Controls: Coaxial coarse and fine focus controls. Tension adjustment on the focus mechanism. Focus Safety Stop.
• Stage: Mechanical stage with spring clip single slide holder. Coaxial drop-down controls and double Vernier scales.
• Condenser: Full sub-stage Abbe condenser (N.A. 1.2), with Iris Diaphragm and filter holder. Full rack and pinion height adjustment.
• Light Source: Plano/Concave Mirror Illumination
• Included: 2 Year Warranty, Carrying Case, User Manual, mains power lead, spare fuse.

Wedmore SP14 Features:

• Optical System: Finite
• Viewing Head: Monocular
• Eyepiece: Widefield 10x/18mm eyepieces
• Nosepiece: Quadruple
• Objectives: Finite Achromatic DIN standard objectives, 4x, 10x, 40x (S), 100x (S)(O)
• Focus Controls: Coaxial coarse and fine focus controls. Tension adjustment on the focus mechanism. Focus Safety Stop.
• Stage: Mechanical stage with spring clip single slide holder. Coaxial drop-down controls and double Vernier scales.
• Condenser: Full sub-stage Abbe condenser (N.A. 1.2), with Iris Diaphragm and filter carrier. Full rack and pinion height adjustment.
• Light Source: Built-in LED light source, rheostat controlled.
• Included: 2 Year Warranty, Carrying Case, User Manual, mains power lead, spare fuse.

Other Accessories are available; please contact us with your requirements.

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Veterinary Laboratory Microscope

The Vetlab Premiere 125 Binocular Microscope has been specially selected for its solid robust build and its reliable performance. This is a classically designed, basic compound microscope that will stand the test of time in any laboratory. This sturdy laboratory microscope comes with a 3-Year Warranty, is available on Seven Day Sale or Return and represents terrific value for money at a cost of only £285.00!

Bright and Even Illumination – Powerful Halogen Light Source

This microscope’s light source is provided by a powerful 6V 20W halogen bulb which can easily be replaced. The intensity of the light can be controlled by a dimmer switch and also by a height adjustable Abbe condenser with an iris diaphragm. In addition, there is a swing-out filter support on the base of the condenser which can support a blue filter to provide white light viewing. The blue filter is supplied with the microscope.

Achromat Objectives

The Vetlab Premiere 125 is supplied with four Achromat objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X (Spring), 100X (Spring, Oil).

Versatile, Reliable And Easy To Use

The microscope has a double-layered mechanical stage with low control knobs offering comfort for extended use. The Vetlab Premiere 125 is also ideal as a second laboratory microscope, dedicated to messy tasks such as worm egg counts/flotation or skin scrapings where corrosive liquids are being used. However, this binocular microscope is more than capable of performing a wide range of other microscopy techniques, including high power oil immersion examinations of Gram-stained smears for bacteria or Rapi-Diff stained blood smears for differential WBC counts.

Microscopy Applications

Worm egg counts (McMaster Counting Slides)
Worm egg detection (OvaTube)
Skin/hair examinations (dermatophytes, ectoparasites)(MykodermoAssay DTM and MykodermoAssay TRIO)
Rapi-Diff stained blood smears (differential WBC counts) (Rapi-Diff)
Urine sediments
RBC counts (manual)
WBC counts (manual)
Gram-stained smears (bacteria)
Other stained smears

Consumable Starter Pack and Warranty

As with all our Vetlab Premiere microscopes, a starter pack is provided which includes a user manual, spare halogen bulb and fuse, immersion oil, lens tissues, microscope slides, coverslips and dust cover.

• User Manual
• Power Lead
• FREE: Spare Halogen Bulb and Fuse
• FREE: Microscope Slides
• FREE: Coverslips
• FREE: Lens Tissues
• FREE: Immersion Oil
• FREE: Dust Cover
• FREE: Delivery

The Vetlab Premiere 125 Microscope is supplied with a 3-Year Warranty and is CE Certified.

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Veterinary Laboratory LED Microscope

Ideal for Diagnostic and Teaching Applications

The Vetlab Premiere 250 veterinary LED microscope, has a superb ergonomic design and innovative features. These features make it the perfect choice for routine diagnostic examinations in all veterinary and medical laboratories as well as pharmaceutical research.

The Premiere 250 professional microscope is supplied with a binocular head. This LED microscope comes with a 3-Year Warranty, is available on Seven Day Sale or Return and represents fantastic value for money at only £345.00!

Perfect for Microscopy Imaging  

New innovative techniques for creating white light with an LED source have resulted in a completely new and unique path in imaging. The use of this light source in LED microscopy means firstly, by optimising the image this way, much more detail of the sample can immediately be seen, and secondly, the heat emission levels are kept very low.

Powerful LED Illumination

The powerful LED illumination gives perfect image quality which provides up to 50,000 hours of use. The 3W light source is one of the most powerful available and provides an excellent source of bright white light which is perfect for microscopy image quality and photography. Bringing all the advantages of LED technology, as well as a comfortable viewing position during long periods of microscopy examinations, this microscope will stand the test of time in any laboratory.

Cutting-edge Design – Available with a Binocular Head

With its stylish, cutting-edge design, this professional LED microscope will not fail to impress, with the superb quality of its images, as well as its ease of use. In addition to its powerful LED light source, there are four Achromat objectives fitted as standard: 4X, 10X, 40X and 100X, which are all spring-loaded. Finally, it has a mechanical stage – and height – adjustable Abbe condenser.

The Inexpensive Solution To Microscope Photography

Why not add the InSight™ photographic and video smartphone adapter to your microscope? The smartphone camera can then capture photos and videos for uploading, sharing, as well as real time viewing. The InSight™ microscope eyepiece adapter for smartphones offers an excellent and inexpensive solution to microscope photography without the need to purchase a more expensive microscope. For Further Information Follow This Link

Microscopy Applications

Worm egg counts (Mcmaster Counting Slide)
Worm egg detection (OvaTube)
Skin/hair examinations (dermatophytes, ectoparasites) (MykodermoAssay DTM and MykodermoAssay TRIO)
Rapi-Diff stained blood smears (differential WBC counts) (Rapi-Diff Stain Set)
Urine sediments
RBC counts (manual)
WBC counts (manual)
Gram-stained smears (bacteria)
Other stained smears

Microscope Accessories Available

A 60X Dry Achromat Objective is available, which is very useful for examining Rapi-Diff stained blood smears for differential WBC counts without the need for immersion oil. This saves time and eliminates the danger of immersion oil contaminating objectives.

Consumable Starter Pack and Warranty

As with all our Vetlab Premiere Microscopes, a starter pack is provided including a user manual, spare fuse, immersion oil, lens tissues, microscope slides, coverslips and dust cover.

• User Manual
• Power Lead
• FREE: Spare Fuse
• FREE: Microscope Slides
• FREE: Coverslips
• FREE: Lens Tissues
• FREE: Immersion Oil
• FREE: Dust Cover
• FREE: Delivery

The Vetlab Premiere 250 is supplied with a 3-Year Warranty and is CE Certified.

(See Warranty Terms & Conditions)

All Prices Exclude VAT

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Veterinary LED Laboratory Microscope with Infinity Optical System

The Vetlab Premiere 1600 veterinary LED microscope, with its Revolutionary Infinity Optical System, has a superb feel to it, so when you sit in front of it everything fits into place. This microscope’s binocular head is comfortably positioned and the eyepieces are extremely easy to adjust. Both the coarse and fine focus controls are smooth and comfortable to handle, as are the low-positioned coaxial mechanical stage controls.

The Premiere 1600 is supplied with a binocular head. This professional laboratory microscope comes with a 3-Year Warranty, is available on Seven Day Sale or Return and represents exceptional value for money priced at only £495.00!

Introducing Infinity Optics – Powerful LED Illumination – raises microscopy imaging quality to another level

This laboratory microscope represents a major advance in image quality and we are proud to introduce it into our range of Infinity Optical System microscopes. The Premiere 1600 LED veterinary microscope matches Infinity Optics with Infinity Plan Objectives, which raises image quality to another level.

The images are exceptionally sharp and clear and are seen on a flat field of view against a bright, white background. This is due to the quality of the LED light source which is so important when optimising the image. The use of an LED light source also means that there are extremely low levels of heat emission and the light source will last for up to 50,000 hours.

Advanced Ergonomic Design – Available with a Binocular Head

With its stylish, cutting-edge design, this professional LED microscope will not fail to impress, with the superb quality of its images, as well as its ease of use. In addition to its powerful LED light source, there are four PLAN INFINITY objectives: 4X, 10X, 40X (S), 100X (S)(O).

Portable 

Battery compartment for 3 x AA batteries for cordless/field use.

Microscopy Accessories

A 60X Dry PLAN INFINITY Objective is available, which is very useful for examining Rapi-Diff stained blood smears for differential WBC counts without the need for immersion oil. This saves time and eliminates the danger of immersion oil contaminating objectives.

The Inexpensive Solution To Microscope Photography

Why not add the InSight™ photographic and video smartphone adapter to your microscope?  The smartphone camera can then capture photos and videos for uploading, sharing, as well as real time viewing.  The InSight™ microscope eyepiece adapter for smartphones offers an excellent and inexpensive solution to microscope photography without the need to purchase a more expensive microscope. For More Information Follow This Link

Microscopy Applications

Worm egg counts (Mcmaster Counting Slide)
Worm egg detection (OvaTube)
Skin/hair examinations (dermatophytes, ectoparasites) (MykodermoAssay DTM and MykodermoAssay TRIO)
Rapi-Diff stained blood smears (differential WBC counts) (Rapi-Diff Stain Set)
Urine sediments
RBC counts (manual)
WBC counts (manual)
Gram-stained smears (bacteria)
Other stained smears

Consumable Starter Pack and Warranty

As with all our Vetlab Premiere microscopes, a starter pack is provided including a user manual, spare fuse, immersion oil, lens tissues, microscope slides, coverslips and dust cover.

• User Manual
• Power Lead
• FREE: Spare Fuse
• FREE: Microscope Slides
• FREE: Coverslips
• FREE: Lens Tissues
• FREE: Immersion Oil
• FREE: Dust Cover
• FREE: Delivery

The Vetlab Premiere 1600 is supplied with a 3-Year Warranty and is CE Certified.

(See Warranty Terms & Conditions)

All Prices Exclude VAT

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Plan Infinity and LED illumination

The Vetlab SP150 trinocular microscope is the latest addition to our range. We believe it represents the best value for money plan infinity trinocular microscope currently available. In addition, the microscope has a very modern design and is completed to a high standard with a two-tone paint finish. The stand also incorporates an integral carrying hand slot at the back of the stand for convenience.

Trinocular Head Microscope with Photography Tube

This trinocular head has excellent widefield x10 objectives and each eye-tube has dioptric and interpupillary adjustment. In addition, optional widefield x15 and x20 eyepieces are available.

Firstly, the trinocular photography tube has the ability to direct all the light to the binocular eye-tubes OR 80% to the camera with 20% to the eye-tubes so that the specimen can still be viewed when taking photographs and moreover, this also makes the SP150 ideal for teaching and classwork when used with a CCTV camera.

Five Quality Infinity Plan Achromatic Objectives

Our SP150 microscope has five excellent quality infinity plan achromatic objectives x4, x10, x20, x40 and x100 (oil), finished in black and chrome. Furthermore, x25 and x60 Plan Infinity Objectives are also available as optional extras, giving the user a greater choice of magnification.

Large Mechanical Stage

A large mechanical stage with drop down coaxial controls and a double positioning Vernier scale incorporates a spring-loaded slide holder. The focusing substage condenser has full lateral adjustment and an iris diaphragm with scale. In addition, the low position coarse and fine coaxial focus controls incorporate a user-defined focus safety stop and a tension adjuster.

Built-in LED Light Source with Field Diaphragm for Kohler Illumination

This microscope has a built-in LED light source which includes a Field Iris for Kohler Illumination. This gives fantastic clarity of image with even illumination of the whole sample, which is ideal for photomicrography. The LED unit is situated to the front of the stand and immediately beneath the Field Lens and Field Iris. In addition, the housing is held in place by magnetic clamps, which make cleaning and servicing fast and simple.

Full Range of Microscope Accessories

The SP150 trinocular microscope represents fantastic value for money and finally, there is a full range of accessories including:

• Phase Contrast
• Dark Field
• CCTV, Photography and Measuring Adapters
• x25 and x60 Plan Infinity Objectives
• Widefield x15 and x20 eyepieces
• Pilot Style Aluminium Carrying Case

Objective information

Objective  x4     N.A.  0.10
Objective  x10   N.A.  0.25
Objective  x20   N.A.  0.4
Objective  x40   N.A.  0.65
Objective  x100  N.A. 1.25

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The InSight Adapter Fits Most Microscopes and Smartphones

Capture and share microscopic images with the InSight™ Microscope Eyepiece Adapter for smartphones. This adapter offers an excellent & inexpensive solution to microscope photography.

Low Cost Alternative To Digital Eyepiece Cameras

This eyepiece adapter is a fantastic low cost alternative to digital eyepiece cameras and the Trinocular microscope/camera set up. In addition, the adapter can be fitted to most microscopes and smartphones in just a few minutes.

Ideal For E-mailing & Sharing Photos Online

Once the adapter is set up, it is easy to use the smartphone camera to capture photos and videos for e-mailing and sharing online.

Real-Time Microscopic Viewing

Finally, it is perfect for real-time viewing on the smartphone screen or via video-conferencing software.

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Microscope Heated Stage – Fits most makes of Microscopes

The Microstat microscope warming stage ensures the accurate temperature controlled microscopy that is critical to meaningful sperm motility assessment and other live cell examinations.

Conveniently attaching to the mechanical stage of almost any veterinary microscope, Microstat digital monitoring and adjustable temperature control maintains semen and other living cell samples thermally independent of variable field or laboratory conditions.

Live Specimen and Semen Quality Microscopy

Simple and straightforward addition of a Microstat heated stage adapts almost any veterinary laboratory microscope for semen quality assessments and other live specimen applications. Sperm motility microscopy requires the maintenance of live sperm at 37 °C (98° F), the temperature normally experienced during fertilisation in vivo. Semen quality assessments in the field can be impaired by environmental temperatures too high or too low for meaningful sperm motility observations.

Universal Heavy Duty Microscope Carry Case

Our soft-sided microscope carry case is ideal for quick packing and transportation of your microscope to on-site appointments.

Constructed of reinforced nylon, this carry case includes padded cushioning inside and velcro straps to secure your microscope in place. In addition, there are also two additional pockets to hold microscope accessories.

Product description

• Reinforced Nylon – Blue Outer, Black Inner
• Heavy-duty carrying straps
• The separate inner liner provides excellent support
• Additional pockets to hold microscope accessories
• Duel sided zip pullers for easy opening
• Easy fitting straps inside which adjust to secure the microscope
• Size: H x 45cm W x 32cm D x 18cm

Fantastic Value For Money! 

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